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Diaporthe diversity and pathogenicity revealed from a broad survey of grapevine diseases in Europe
(Naturalis Biodiversity Center, 2018-02-19)
Species of Diaporthe are considered important plant pathogens, saprobes, and endophytes on a wide range of plant hosts. Several species are well-known on grapevines, either as agents of pre- or post-harvest ...
A qPCR-based method for detection and quantification of Polystigma amygdalinum, the cause of red leaf blotch of almond
(Firenze University Press, 2018-06-12)
Red leaf blotch of almond, caused by the fungus Polystigma amygdalinum, results in early defoliationof trees and decreases fruit production in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. A latent ...
Effect of CO2 modified atmosphere packaging on aflatoxin production in maize infested with Sitophilus zeamais
(Elsevier, 2018-03-23)
The weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky), the maize weevil, is a pest of stored maize that can cause feeding damage and lead to the proliferation of toxigenic fungi. The application of modified ...
Determination of the Baseline Susceptibility of European Populations of Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to Chlorantraniliprole and the Role of Cytochrome P450 Monooxygenases
(Oxford University Press, 2018-02-09)
The codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is the key pest on pome fruit and walnut orchards worldwide. Its resistance to available insecticides has been widely reported. ...
Selection of flowering plants to enhance the biological control of Tuta absoluta using parasitoids
(Elsevier, 2018-03-13)
The tomato moth Tuta absoluta is an important pest of tomato crops. To enhance biological control services, our study aims to ascertain the effect of potential insectary plants (Achillea millefolium, ...